XRP Ledger Delays Critical Bug Fix to November Amid Network Safety Concerns
The XRP Ledger's fixCleanup3_4_0 update has been postponed to November 4 due to insufficient validator support and potential network risks.
The XRP Ledger's fixCleanup3_4_0 update has been postponed to November 4 due to insufficient validator support and potential network risks. XRP (XRP) is trading at ₹125 ($1.32), down 0.8% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by CoinCodex, with live market data added, as of Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:01 UTC.
The delay highlights vulnerabilities in the XRP Ledger's architecture and raises concerns about network stability, affecting XRP's market position and investor confidence.
- XRP Ledger's fixCleanup3_4_0 update delayed to November 4 due to low validator support.
- David Schwartz warns of potential network shutdown risks due to architectural flaws.
- XRP's market cap remains at $83.76B despite broader market downturn.
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XRP Ledger's much-anticipated fixCleanup3_4_0 update, initially scheduled for an earlier date, has been delayed to November 4. This decision comes after the update failed to gain sufficient support from validators, raising concerns about the network's ability to implement critical bug fixes.
Ripple's former CTO and current Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, has highlighted significant flaws in the XRP Ledger's architecture. According to U.Today and CoinCodex, Schwartz warned that these flaws could compromise the network's safety margins and potentially lead to a network shutdown if not addressed promptly.
The delay in the update has sparked discussions about the XRP Ledger's resilience and the broader implications for Ripple's ecosystem. The XRP community and investors are closely monitoring the situation, as any network vulnerabilities could impact the cryptocurrency's market position.
In a related development, BeInCrypto reported that the XRP meme coin FUZZY experienced a 100% price increase over the past week. This surge occurred as David Schwartz, who has previously expressed distaste for meme coin investing, was seen unboxing gift cards, adding a layer of irony to the situation.
The broader cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing a downturn, with the total market cap at $2.81 trillion and 
Bitcoin down 2.25% in the last 24 hours. Despite this, XRP has shown relative resilience, currently trading at $1.33, a 2.14% decrease over the day but a 2.28% increase over the week, maintaining a market cap of $83.76 billion.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, XRP (XRP) has moved from ₹125.81$1.33 to ₹124.86$1.32 — -0.75%.
The chart plots XRP's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 XRP ≈ ₹137.61 (about $1.32), down 4.4% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 10.2% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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XRP Ledger Delays Critical Bug Fix to November Amid Network — questions & answers
Why was the XRP Ledger update delayed?
The update was delayed due to insufficient support from validators, raising concerns about network stability.
What risks did David Schwartz warn about?
Schwartz warned of potential network shutdowns due to critical flaws in the XRP Ledger's architecture.
How has the XRP price reacted to the update delay?
XRP's price has decreased 2.14% in the last 24 hours but remains up 2.28% over the week.
How much is 1 XRP worth in rupee today?
About ₹137.61 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $1.32. The rupee price moves with both XRP's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our XRP in rupee page for any amount.
Has XRP's price moved since this brief was published?
XRP is down 0.75% since this brief first published — trading at ₹125 ($1.32) now versus ₹126 ($1.33) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from CoinCodex. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.